Bhaiyya Ganpatra, alias "Sughar-piya", (1852–1920) was a member of the Gwalior royal family and known for pioneering the harmonium as an accompanying instrument.
Bhaiyya Ganpatrao was born to Jayajirao Scindia of the Gwalior princely family.
[4] Like Govindrao Tembe, Ganpatrao is credited with establishing harmonium as an instrument for Hindustani Classical music.
"[6] Faiyaz Khan began singing thumris publicly because of Ganptrao's influence.
[9] He also taught Bashir Khan of Indore and Girija Shankar Chakrabarty.